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Interview

Which subject(s) do you teach?
Flute (including Alto Flute and Piccolo), Piano, Composition and Theory.

Tell me about your qualifications.
A.R.C.M., G.R.S.M., MusM. PhD

What kind of experience do you have?
As a performer, I spent the major part of my career as Assistant Principal Flute in the Hallé Orchestra (1980-2001). Since leaving the orchestra to freelance and to pursue composition studies at Manchester University, I have worked on a freelance basis with many orchestras and freelance ensembles. As a chamber musician I have given recitals throughout England and Wales with Free Trade Winds wind quintet and more recently with my Flute, Viola and Harp trio, Trio Fauve.
Throughout my professional career I have maintained a very active interest in flute teaching, firstly with my private teaching practice, tutoring all age ranges from 7 years to adults, a number of my pupils having gained places as undergraduates and postgraduates at major music colleges such as the R.N.C.M., Birmingham Conservatoire and Trinity College. I have also spent periods teaching at schools in the Greater Manchester area as well as at Salford University (1983-1990). Since Sept. 2002, I have tutored part-time at Manchester University in composition and orchestration, taught the flute as well as coaching and directing chamber music groups and composition workshops. I am also a part-time flute tutor for Cheshire Music Education Partnership at Malbank School and Sixth Form College, Nantwich and teach the flute at MMU’s Alsager campus. In addition, I have been involved in coaching Lancashire Schools Symphony Orchestra woodwind section on an occasional basis.

How much do you charge?
For advanced Flute pupils I charge £30.00/hour but will negotiate a rate with students and I also teach for shorter time periods - 45 and 30 mins. with rates charged pro rata Other subjects attract a slightly lower fee:- Theory/Compostion £25.00/hour and Piano £20.00/hour

Where do you teach?
I teach from home in West Didsbury, South Manchester. I am situated at convenient proximity from the M60 and M56. Nearest train stations are East Didsbury and Burnage. Bus 111 to and from Manchester Piccadilly.

When are you available?
Weekday evenings depending on my playing work. Weekends - Saturday Morning, Sunday Evenings

Which ages and levels do you teach?
10 upwards to mature/adult students.

Do you have an up-to-date CRB (Criminal Records Bureau) disclosure certificate?
Yes.

Describe your arrangements for online tutoring.
I can arrange to tutor by email, receiving and commenting on Sibelius attachments.

Do you belong to any professional organisations?
Musicians Union, Equity

Where and with whom did you train?
R.C.M.:- Graham Mayger- flute, John Barstow - piano.
Paris (french government scholarship):-Michel Debost, flute
London:- Short period of study with William Bennett
Composition:- Geoffrey Poole, John Casken (Manchester University)

Articles

A Cross Cultural Musical Adventure
Subject: Flute
Tags: anecdotes and stories, flute
Created: 06/09/2010

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	Mozart - Flute Quartet in D, 1st Movt, Jonatha Booty - Flute and Arioso Quartert	466.94KB	07/09/2011
	Benjamin Godard - Valse - Jonathan Booty - flute, Alison Hunt - Violin, Chris Emerson - Viola, Rebec	1.6MB	07/09/2011
	Bizet - Minuet from L'arlesienne - Jonathan Booty - Flute, Chris Emerson - Viola, Marie Leenhardt -	3.48MB	07/09/2011
	Bizet - Entr'acte from Carmen - Jonathan Booty - Flute, Chris Emerson - Viola, Marie Leenhardt - Har	2.27MB	07/09/2011